Frequently Asked Questions

What is your photographic style?
Exciting reportage, documentary style of wedding photography, (other than 5 or 6 informal group shots) This is to ensure you have a relaxed, informal, fun & memorable day, enabling you to spend more time with family and guests. As well as photographing the main events of the day, we also aim to photograph the details, such as drinks, the invitations, the flowers and the dress. Capturing these completes the story and after all, a lot of money is spent on these things. We do advise our clients to let their wedding guests know the style of wedding photography that will be used on the day, as guests tend to wait to be directed for photos as it is tradition.
 
How many photographs will you take on the day?
We take unlimited images to enable us to create the story of your day.
 
Do you shoot digital or film?
We shoot digital as this suits the quickness of reportage photography.
 
Do you shoot in black & white, or colour?
We shoot in colour as this can then be changed to what ever colour required i.e. black & white.
 
How long do you spend at a wedding?
We are there for as long as required (subject to coverage booked). We book just one wedding per day to give you our full attention.
 
Do you have backup equipment?
Yes. You never know when something could fail at an important moment, We use two cameras.
 
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we have public liability insurance. This is a legal requirement. You should always ask prospective photographers if they are insured.
 
Can we keep the digital files?
Prestige Photo keeps all digital files and copyright. These may be purchased as high resolution images on disc for £250.
 
What happens if it rains on our wedding day?
We will shoot as much as practically possible and you may get a bit wet. We do carry a white umbrella just in case. If rain is bad then photographs would be taken indoors, either in the church or reception venue.
 
Do you check out the venue beforehand?
Wherever possible, we will check out the venue before the wedding. But because of the style of photography it is not always necessary. Lighting and backgrounds also change depending on the time of year and even the time of day, therefore what looks nice several weeks before the wedding might look different on the day.
 
How do we book your services?
Bookings are operated on a first come, first served basis, with a non-refundable booking fee of £75.00 securing your date. The final balance will be due one calendar month before the big day. The booking fee can be paid by cheque, cash or credit card online via Paypal. If you would like to pay by Paypal please contact us and we will send a Paypal invoice. Paypal requires a valid e-mail address and has a 3% surcharge.
 
Will our photographs be put online for friends/family to order?
Images will be put online for friends and family to order prints approx 1 week after you have received your proof CD.
 
How do you provide the proofs of our wedding day?
We will send an image gallery on CD of all your images and instructions on what to do next. This CD is for you to keep and will be sent to you approx 2 weeks after your wedding.
 
How long does it take to get my album or story book?
Once we have received your list of chosen images the design stage starts. It normally takes about 3 weeks to provide you with a proof of the Wedding Book for your approval. You would normally receive the finished book within 5-6 weeks from proof being Okayed.